Privacy Policy

1Overview

This Privacy Policy explains what information LinkGrab.io (“LinkGrab”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. It applies to our website at linkgrab.io and to the LinkGrab.io Android app.

LinkGrab.io is a free tool that lets you download images, videos, and GIFs from Pinterest. We built it to be simple and privacy friendly, which means we collect as little as possible and keep nothing we do not need. By using our website or app, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2Who We Are

LinkGrab.io is the data controller for the personal information described in this policy. For any privacy question or request, you can reach us at info@linkgrab.io.

LinkGrab.io is an independent tool. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Pinterest, Inc. Pinterest is a trademark of Pinterest, Inc.

3Scope of This Policy

This policy covers three groups of people:

• Website visitors: anyone who visits linkgrab.io to read our pages or use the downloader.
• App users: anyone who installs and uses the LinkGrab.io Android app.
• People who contact us: anyone who emails our team with a question, request, or report.

This policy does not cover Pinterest itself or any other website you reach through a link. Their data practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

4Information We Collect

Information you give us

The website does not require you to create an account or provide personal details to download content. The only time you share personal information with us directly is when you choose to email us. In that case we receive your email address and whatever you include in your message.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website or use our app, we may automatically collect standard technical information, including:

• IP address and general location (such as country or region)
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages viewed, referring pages, and time spent
• App version and basic diagnostic or crash information

This information helps us keep the service secure, fix problems, and understand how the tool is used. It is not used to personally identify you.

5What We Do Not Store

Downloading is designed to be private. When you paste a Pinterest link, the link and the media file pass through our system in real time so we can deliver your download, and then they are discarded.

• We do not keep a log of the pins or links you download.
• We do not store the images, videos, or GIFs you save.
• We do not build a profile of what you download.

6The App and Pinterest Login

The LinkGrab.io Android app lets you sign in and browse Pinterest inside the app, then download what you see. A few points on how that works:

• Your password stays with Pinterest. Login happens through Pinterest’s own sign-in. We do not see, collect, or store your Pinterest username or password.
• Session access. Signing in lets the app load your Pinterest feed on your device so you can browse and download. This access stays on your device and is used only to run the app.
• Device permissions. The app asks for storage or media permission so it can save your downloads to your gallery. You can manage or revoke this permission at any time in your device settings.
• Removing access. You can log out in the app at any time, and you can also remove the app’s access from your Pinterest account security settings.

7How We Use Information

We use the limited information we collect to:

• Provide and operate the downloader and the app
• Keep the service secure and prevent abuse or fraud
• Diagnose problems, fix bugs, and improve performance
• Understand overall usage trends through aggregated analytics
• Respond to your questions and requests
• Comply with legal obligations

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, our legal bases for processing are our legitimate interest in running a secure and reliable service, your consent where required (for example, non-essential cookies), and compliance with legal obligations.

8Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses a small number of cookies and similar technologies:

• Essential cookies that are needed for the site to load and function.
• Analytics cookies that help us measure traffic and improve the site.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the site work. Where local law requires consent for non-essential cookies, we ask for it before setting them.

9Analytics and Advertising

We may use trusted third-party services to help us understand usage and to keep LinkGrab.io free. These may include analytics providers such as Google Analytics, and, on the free web tool or app, advertising partners such as Google.

These partners may use cookies or mobile identifiers to measure performance and, in the case of advertising, to show relevant ads. We do not share your name, email, or Pinterest credentials with them.

You can manage ad personalization through your Google Ad settings, opt out of many advertising cookies at optout.aboutads.info, and reset or limit your advertising ID in your device settings.

10How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in these limited situations:

• Service providers: trusted companies that host our infrastructure, deliver the service, or provide analytics, acting on our instructions.
• Legal reasons: when required by law, regulation, legal process, or a valid government request, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of our users and our service.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case we will notify you of any change.

11Data Retention

We keep information only for as long as we need it. Because we do not store the links you paste or the files you download, there is nothing to retain from a normal download. Technical logs and analytics data are kept for a limited period to secure and improve the service, and then deleted or anonymized. If you email us, we keep that correspondence for as long as needed to handle your request and for a reasonable period afterward.

12Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), access controls, and secure, reputable infrastructure providers. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we work to protect your information and to keep our systems safe.

13International Transfers

LinkGrab.io is available worldwide, and the providers we rely on may process information in countries other than your own, including the United States. Where personal information is transferred across borders, we take steps to ensure it is protected in line with applicable data protection laws, such as using providers that offer recognized safeguards.

14Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have some or all of the following rights over your personal information:

• The right to access the information we hold about you
• The right to correct inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to object to or restrict certain processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

United States (California)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request its deletion, and to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell your personal information. You also have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.

Europe and the United Kingdom

If you are in the EEA or the UK, you may exercise the rights listed above and you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To make any request, email us at info@linkgrab.io. We will respond within the time required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.

15Children’s Privacy

LinkGrab.io is not directed to children. Our website and app are intended for users aged 13 and over, and where local law sets a higher age of digital consent, that age applies. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

16Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

17Contact Us